1、福建省福建师范大学第二附属中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题第I卷（满分100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What time does Bill usually get up?A. Around 7:00. B. Around 6:30. C. Around 6:00. 2. Ho
2、w will the woman pay for the toy?A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card. 3. What does the man mean?A. The woman cant leave early. B. Hell pick up the womans parents. C. Mr. Black wont come at 4 oclock. 4. Where is Peter now?A. In an office. B. At a restaurant. C. At home. 5. What is the man goin
3、g to do first?A. Watch a movie. B. Do some shopping. C. Meet his teacher. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The coming party. B. The house owner
4、. C. The housing conditions. 7. What was wrong with the house yesterday?A. Its pipe needed replacing. B. Its electricity went off. C. Its light was broken. 听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。 8. What is the date today?A. January 1st. B. December 24th. C. December 25th. 9. What will the speakers do next?A. Buy gifts. B
5、. Walk in the park. C. Attend a party. 10. What does the man say about the girls mother?A. She is hard to please. B. She needs a new hat. C. She doesnt like chocolates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the man usually do first after breakfast?A. He goes to the studio. B. He does some exercise. C. He s
6、ees films. 12. What is the man?A. An actor. B. A director. C. A reporter. 13. How does the man spend his weekend?A. Reading books. B. Attending parties. C. Doing some shopping. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。14. Why does Betty make the call?A. To have a personal talk. B. To apply for a job at IBM. C. To make an a
7、ppointment. 15. What should Betty do to complete the voicemail?A. Press 0. B. Press 1. C. Press 2. 16. When will Betty be available to answer the call?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the exhibition about this year?A. Star posters. B. Railway p
8、osters. C. Holiday posters. 18. How long will the exhibition last a day?A. 7 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 5 hours. 19. Whats the special feature at the Arts Center?A. Alan Browns new film. B. Alan Browns stage play. C. Alan Browns art exhibition. 20. Where can people make reservations for Detective in the
9、Shadows?A. At Town Hall. B. At the Tourist Center. C. At the Arts Center Cinema. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 共30分)AAnti-Sleep AlarmPrice: US $5EXTRA 5% OFF WHEN YOU BUY 2 OR MOREAnti-Sleep Alarm is a new lifesaving anti-tiredness alarm. You just wear it behind the right ear. It works on the theory of electronic
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14、customs office to determine what these extra costs will be before buying.21.How much should be paid for 2 Anti-Sleep Alarms?A. US $10. B. US $9. C. US $10.5. D. US $9.5.22.Anti-Sleep Alarms work on the theory of _.A. human body movement B. electronic balance C. anti-tiredness alarm D. electronic pos
15、ition sensors23.What is a feature of the Anti-Sleep Alarm?A. It can work for 30,000 minutes. B. It is big and easy to use.C. It is comfortable to wear. D. It can be powered by any kind of battery.24.What can we learn about shipping?A. The goods will be shipped to your eBay or PayPal address.B. Impor
16、t duties and taxes are included in the price.C. You will receive the goods within 1-3 business days.D. The company will pay the extra costs.BShould Schoolchildren Have Jobs?When you were in school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to
17、do, sports to play and fun to have. But our parents probably persuaded us to find a job to earn some money and get some life experience. When I was a teenager I had a paper round. I then progressed to a Saturday job in a supermarket.Today in the UK children are allowed to take part-time jobs from th
18、e age of 13. Its one of those things that is seen almost as a rite of passage（成人仪式）. Its a taste of independence. Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and also about managing your money.Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday jab could b
19、e harmful to a person later on. According to a 2017 study in the UK, employers organizations believed that not participating in part-time work at school age caused young adults to be ill-prepared for full-time employment. But despite this, recent numbers have shown that the number of schoolchildren
20、in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by a fifth in the past five years.So, does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work? Probably not. Some experts think that young people feel going out to work will affect their performance at school, and they are under more pressure
21、now to study hard and get good exam resultsand a good job in the long term. However, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, told BBC News that “Properly controlled part-time work is a good way of helping young people learn skills that they will need in thei
22、r working lives.” In reality, its all about getting the right balance between doing part-time work and having enough time to study and rest.Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. One 13-year-old girl, who has a Saturday job in a shop, told the BBC that “I e
23、njoy my job because Im earning money and it helps my confidence speaking to people and socializing with people.” Did you do a part-time job when you were at school?25.Employers believe if young adults dont participate in part-time work at school age, _.A. they wont be well-prepared for the job B. th
24、ey cant manage their money wiselyC. they cant work on their ownD. they wont know how to work with others26.According to some experts, _ has caused fewer schoolchildren to do a par-time job in the past years.A. more time to rest B. more pressure from schoolC. being afraid of hard work D. having enoug
25、h money 27.According to the passage, taking on a part-time job can help young people _.A. learn skills and be confident to talk to peopleB. understand their parents and grow up more quicklyC. have a chance to see the world and meet more friends D. get better grades and perform well in schoolCPeople
26、who often eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the latest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely
27、 to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link, “While this is an interesting link, we need further research to make sure if its the nuts that protect heart health, or other sides of peoples lifestyle .”The study f
28、ollowed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study. People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber
29、Cancer Institute and Brigham and Womens Hospital, said, “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29% in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction of 11% in the danger of dying from cancer.”They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol(胆固醇). and insulin resistance(胰岛素抗性). Nut
30、s contain unsaturated fat(不饱和脂肪), protein(蛋白质) and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits.Victoria Taylor, senior expert at the British Heart Foundation, said, “This study shows close connection between regularly eating a
31、small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain, unsalted foods rather than sweet, salted, or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down.28.According to the passage, what kind of people benefit most from eating nuts?A. Those who eat most nuts at a
32、 time. B. Those who eat most nuts.C. Those who eat less nuts. D. Those who eat nuts on their daily diet.29.Which kind of disease had a most decrease for regular nuts eater?A. Cancer. B. Stomach disease.C. Heart disease. D. Unknown.30.The writer developed the article mainly by .A. listing data B. giv
33、ing examplesC. providing facts D. comparing the difference31.Which section should the passage be taken from the newspaper?A. Science section. B. Tech section.C. Entertainment section. D. Health section.DThe European Parliament has approved a law banning a wide-range of single-use plastic items, such
34、 as straws and cotton buds by 2021. “Europe is setting new standards, paving the way(铺路) for the rest of the world,” the European Commissions vice-president Frans Timmermans, who is responsible for sustainable development, said in a statement.The new plans come after the EC found that plastics make
35、up more than 80% of marine litter, which has disastrous effects on wildlife and habitats. The EU parliament notes that because of its slow rate of breaking down, plastic residue(残余) has been found in marine species as well as fish and shellfish - and therefore also makes its way into the human food
36、chain.Under the new European law, tobacco companies will be required to cover the costs for the collection of cigarette butts. Manufacturers of fishing tools will also have to pay for the retrieval(找回) of any plastic nets that have been left at sea. Theres also a new focus on further raising public
37、awareness, where producers of items such as tobacco filters(滤嘴), plastic cups, and wet wipes will be required to clearly explain to users how to appropriately dispose of them.The European Commission first suggested the ban in May, which was approved by member states in October. China last year banne
38、d the import of 24 varieties of solid waste, including types of plastic and unsorted paper, putting pressure on Europe to deal with its own waste.The World Economic Forum estimates that there are about 150 million tons of plastic in the worlds seas. A study published in Science in 2015 suggested tha
39、t between 5 and 13 million tons more are flowing into them every year. Research shows there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the worlds oceans by 2050, which has encouraged policymakers, individuals and companies into action.32. What is the best title for the passage?A. Plastic drives fis
40、h out of seas. B. EU bans single-use plastic items.C. EU paves the way for the world. D. Plastic threatens marine life and human.33. Under what circumstances has EU passed the new law?A. Plastic pollution has reached a disastrous degree.B. EU bears the responsibility for sustainable development.C. P
41、lastic residue has been found in human bodies.D. Manufactures are prepared to collect used products.34. Under the new EU law, what result will be unavoidable for plastic producers?A. Production will be reduced. B. Factories will be moved out of EU.C. The staff will be larger. D. Products will be mor
42、e expensive.35. What message is implied in Paragraph 4?A. China once urged EU to control plastic pollution.B. EU once exported plastic waste to China.C. EU and China has signed relevant agreements.D. Chinas ban on solid waste inspired EU.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
43、。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you，then it doesnt change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all 36_ So challenge the following limits：1.Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously.If youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally o
44、r over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.37_But dont stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, Im not scared！”238_Make sure this hobby is not linked to you
45、r career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.3
46、9_ A simple 9minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight，but also make you feel better about yourself.3.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelerstry to co
47、nnect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class.40_AYou should do it continuously. BSomeone may hang up on you.CYou dont need to go to the gym. DRunning in the gym may be a better choice.EStart to tr
48、avel now and learn to challenge yourself.FTake a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop.GYou can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 From childhood, Moira loved to write. Throughout school she
49、 41 writing, but pursuing(追求) it 42 was never a possibility. Her father was a doctor, her mother a nurse. “Medicine was a fairly 43 choice,” Moira says. “And writing was a career where it wasnt a 44 that youd have high income.”She became a doctor but still wanted to do some writing. However, being a
50、 doctor was so 45 that she didnt take up writing until her thirties. She 46 novel-a book of her travels in China after university. She got excellent 47 . Moira sent it off to many agents as she could find, and found one who wanted to 48 her. Suddenly, it seemed she was on her 49 as an author.“I had
51、one long phone call with the agent where we 50 all possible areas she thought needed 51 . I worked on those and sent it back to her but didnt hear anything.” It was not long 52 Moira found another agent who was 53 if she was willing to rewrite it from the first person to the third person. She did th
52、e hard work and sent it off again. “I got back a really brief letter: Thank you, Im no longer interested. It was really 54 .”A decade went by, and Moira found herself eager to write again, this time 55 for her own enjoyment. She 56 herself the challenge of creating a thriller and chose Western Austr
53、alia as her setting.As she was writing just for herself, something surprising began to happen. “The characters 57 a life of their own; they started doing things I hadnt thought about. It just 58 out. One day, an agent called from Australia. Three weeks later, Moira had a publication deal. Her novel,
54、 Cicada, was published in March.“ 59 it hadnt been published I still would have gained so much from the 60 ,” says Moira.41. A. learnt B. avoided C. considered D. enjoyed42. A. actively B. professionally C. energeticallyD. quickly43. A. influential B. clear C. terrible D. safe44. A. dream B. purpose
55、 C. work D. certainty45. A.exciting B. discouraging C. demanding D. interesting46. A. produced B. introduced C. bought D. received47. A. rewards B. readers C. reviews D. praises48. A. employ B. represent C. trust D. guide49. A. own B. feet C. way D. business50. A. took off B. went through C. pulled
56、down D. came over51. A. removing B. adapting C. polishing D. covering52. A. before B. after C. since D. when53. A. fascinated B. interested C. anxious D. amused54. A. common B. absurd C. terrifying D. disappointing55. A. purely B. wonderfully C. instantly D. sadly56. A. set B. found C. made D. permi
57、tted57. A. put up B. took on C. went over D. got down58. A. flew B. brought C. broke D. carried59. A. Ever since B. As if C. Now that D. Even if60. A. adventure B. practice C. process D. result第卷第四部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分50分）第一节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分Scientists have discovered
58、 that 61_ (stay) in the cold could help us lose weight. Researchers at the University of California found that exposure to the cold increases levels of a protein that helps form brown fatthe type of fat that produces heat and keeps us warm. Brown fat burns energy,62_helps us lose weight. White fat s
59、tores extra energy, which results 63_ weight gain. The researchers said that because air conditioning and heating give us constant, 64_ (comfort) temperatures, our bodys need for brown fat has decreased. They found that outdoor workers in northern Finland who 65_ (expose) to cold temperature have 66
60、_ significant amount of brown fat when67_ (compare) to sameaged indoor workers.The research was conducted on two different control groups of mice.68_ group was injected with the protein that helps create brown fat. This group later gained 30% less weight after both groups were fed highfat diets. The
61、 researchers said this could be good news in the fight against obesity. People who are obese have69_(low) levels of brown fat than thinner people. If you can somehow increase levels of this protein, you could 70_(possible) lose more weight even if eating the same amount of food.第二节71.短文改错（共10小题；每小题1
62、分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删改或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As we all know, we can meet with various challenges in our life. Faced with challenges, how should we
63、 do?Last month, our class climbed Mount Tai, that is more than 1,500 meters above sea level. Lacking exercise, I thought that this activity was great challenge for me. I felt very exhausted halfway that I wanted to give up. See this, my classmates and even some strangers encourage me. By the end, I
64、managed to reach on the top of the mountain. Therefore, dont give up in face of challenges. If you are determined enough, its certainly that you can overcome it.72书面表达 （满分10分）假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Jack 想学福州方言（dialect）.请你给他写封电子邮件。提出你的建议，内容包括：1.多和当地居民交流2.观看福州方言电视节目3.买一本有关福州方言词典注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 7
65、3读后续写（满分20分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It was somewhere between spring and summer my mom and I were driving through the countryside Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special oneA pot of flowers sat in the back sea
66、t, whose heavenly scent filled the carSuddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over“What are you doing?”I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and wed be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasnt the case. My mom hopped out of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat“Itll
67、 just be a minute，”she called back through the open windowsMy eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappearedempty-handedBefore she started the car, curiosity drov
68、e me to ask，“Do you know someone there?”She shook her head“Then what did you do with the flowers?”She smiled slightly，“I gave them to the receptionist(前台接待员).”“What?”She laughed at my confusion“I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasnt gotten any in a w
69、hile”I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again，“Did you leave your name?”To this she answered instantly，“No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank for me. ” Suddenly, still thinking about Mom
70、s deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didnt know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by, since we had seen so few along the way注意：1所续写的短文的词数应
71、为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：We were worrying about what could be done. _ _Paragraph 2：As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road._2019-2020学年上学期期中 高二英语参考答案一 听力理解（每题1.5，满分30分）15 CBAAC610 BABAC1115 BAACA1620 ABABB二 阅读理解（每题2分，满
72、分40分）21-25DBCAA 26-30BADCA 31-35DBADB 36-40 GBFCE三 完型填空（每题1.5分，20题，满分30分）41-45 DBDDC 46-50ACCCB 51-55 CABDA 55-60 ABADC四 第四部分：语言知识运用（共四节，满分50分）（第一节）短文填空（每空1，10个空格，满分10分）61staying 62which 63in 64comfortable 65are exposed 66a 67compared 68One 69lower 70possibly （第二节）短文改错（每题1分，共10题，满分10分）71. how改为what考
73、查疑问词。句意：面对挑战，我们应该做什么呢？do缺少宾语，what作宾语，故将how改为what。72.that改为which考查非限制性定语从句关系代词。句意：上个月，我们班去爬海拔1500米高的泰山。Which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Mount Tai，在从句中作主语。故将that改为which。73.great前面加a考查冠词。句意：我认为这项活动对我是挑战。challenge是可数名词，表示泛指，前边要加不定冠词，故在was后加a。 74.very改为so考查固定搭配。句意：半路我感觉如此疲惫以至于想要放弃。固定搭配sothat如此 以至于。故将very改为so。75.See改
74、为Seeing考查现在分词。句意：看到这，我的同学，甚至几个陌生人都鼓励我。句子主语和see之间是主动关系，没有连接词，所以用现在分词作状语。故将See改为Seeing。76.encourage改为encouraged考查时态。句意：看到这，我的同学，甚至几个陌生人都鼓励我。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时态，故将encourage改为encouraged。77.By改为In 考查固定搭配。句意：最后，我终于登上了山顶。短语in the end最后，故将By改为In。78. 去掉on考查介词。句意：最后，我终于登上了山顶。reach是及物动词，后跟the top作宾语，故去掉on。79.certa
75、inly改为certain考查形容词。句意：如果你有足够的毅力，你一定能够克服它们。certain形容词作表语，故将certainly改为certain。80.it改为them考查代词。句意：如果你有足够的毅力，你一定能够克服它们。代指前边的challenges，用复数them。故将it改为them。（第三节）书面表达应用文写作（满分10分）Dear Jack,Glad to know you feel like learning the Fuzhou dialect. I think it can help you fit better into the city. Now let me o
76、ffer you some suggestions.It would be a good idea if you could communicate with the local citizens because it can improve your fluency. Watching the dialect programs on FZTV-3 can also contribute to better pronunciation and understanding. Besides, a dictionary on the Fuzhou dialect, which you can re
77、fer to whenever you want, can be of great help. The optional course of the Fuzhou dialect in our school is a good choice, too.I hope youll find these suggestions useful. Best wishes,Li Hua（第四节）书面表达读后续写（满分20分） Paragraph 1：We were worrying about what could be done. But after waiting in vain for a cons
78、iderable time, Mom and I decided to walk back the road to the nursing home and seek help. God knows how far we had driven! When we arrived, the receptionist was surprised, but warmly helped us contact the garage. There, the old men who had received the flowers were excited to meet us, talking about
79、how great that day was. It amazed us what random actions of kindness could mean to the people who received it. While we were laughing and talking merrily, the garage got our car repaired. As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road. I paced quickly into the flower shop, where a bunc
80、h of flowers glowing red in full bloom caught my eye. Having witnessed the effect of kindness, I decided to send Mom the sweet flowers. Soon, the heavenly scent filled the car again. Mom tried to conceal her excitement, but the glittering tears failed her. Through this trip, I discovered that, despi
81、te my occasional anger towards her, I actually felt proud of her. This was the trip of my life. 听力原文：Text 1W: What time do you usually get up, Bill? M: Around six. But these days Im not feeling very well, so I get up at half past six, even as late as seven or eight. Text 2W: The toy is lovely. Ill t
82、ake it. M: Are you paying in cash?W: No. I will pay by check if its OK. M: Of course. You can also pay by credit card if you like. Text 3W: May I leave the office early today? I have to pick up my parents at the airport. M: But youre supposed to meet Mr. Black at 4 oclock, arent you? Cant you ask so
83、meone else to go to the airport? Text 4W: Hello. This is Mary. M: Hello, this is John speaking. Can I speak to your husband Peter? W: Sorry, John, he is at work now. He will be home for lunch, though. Text 5M: I have to go to Prof. Hudsons office to discuss my thesis(论文). If time allows, Id like to
84、go to the movies with you when I come back. W: I dont think I can make it. Im going shopping with Jane right now. Text 6M: Hey, Susan, hows it going?W: Terrible. Im really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open; the cat was hiding in the closet, and
85、 there was Pat. He came to change the pipe, but he didnt even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. Last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for eight people. When I went out for a minute to buy some wine, Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a he
86、art attack when I walked in and found him there. M: At least he fixed the light. W: But its terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up. Text 7W: Come on, Dad! The shops will be closed if we dont hurry. M: Dont worry. The shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve. W: Yes, but it will take
87、 us a long time to find a car park. And it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother! Plus we dont know what to buy for her, maybe a hat. M: No, she has already had so many hats. W: (10)Well, maybe a box of chocolates. M: (10)But she never eats them. Anything else is OK. You know she wi
88、ll be satisfied with what you buy for her. Text 8W: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life!M: Its my pleasure. W: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?M: Sure, I get up early, at 7:00 in the morning. Then I have breakfast.
89、(11)After breakfast, I go to the gym. W: Are you studying anything now?M: Yes, Im watching a new film called The Man About Town. W: What do you do in the afternoon?M: First I have lunch, (12)then I go to the studio and shoot some scenes. W: Which scene are you acting today?M: (12)Im acting a scene a
90、bout an angry lover. W: Thats very interesting. What do you do in the evening?M: I usually take a walk outside after dinner and then spend some time remembering my lines. W: How do you spend your weekend? Do you go shopping or go to parties a lot?M: No. (13)Id rather stay at home reading some books.
91、 Text 9M: Hi, this is Gordon. I am not in the office at the moment. You have reached Gordons voicemail. If you are calling for an appointment, press 1. If you are calling from IBM, press 2. If you are making a personal call, press 3. W: (14)I need an appointment, so Ill press number 1. M: You have c
92、hosen number 1, an appointment. W: That is correct. M: Welcome to the appointment section. If you want an appointment this week, press 1. If you want an appointment after this week, press 2. W: I need an appointment this week, so I will press 1. M: You have chosen an appointment for this week. After
93、 the beep, please leave a message including your name and contact information. (15)Press the key zero when you are finished. W: Hello, I am Betty Kelly. I need an appointment to talk with you about the media contract. Call me at 410-555-1212. (16)And it will be convenient to answer the call between
94、9:00 to 12:00 in the morning. Thanks for your time. Text 10M: Good morning, everyone. Here is the Entertainment Guide for this week. There is another exhibition of posters in Town Hall. (17)Last year it was early holiday posters; but this time the exhibition will be of railway posters. The exhibitio
95、n opens on Monday. Admission is free, (18)and the exhibition is open from ten until five every day. (19)Theres a special feature at the Arts Center this week. Its the very first performance of a new play, The Rose Garden, by a local writer, Alan Brown. This is Alans first stage play, but many of you
96、 have enjoyed his films on television. The play will be on Saturday. Be sure to book your seats as soon as possible, if you have not done so yet. There is also a film, Detective in the Shadows, being shown this Sunday at the Arts Center Cinema. (20)The place to go to make reservations is the Tourist Center. It is open from nine-thirty until four-thirty every day except Sunday and Monday. Also, you can book tickets on the Internet, just go to www.A.